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Allowed12 April 20243323816

Rear of 797 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 0HL

Planning appeal 3323816 at Rear of 797 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 0HL (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 12 April 2024 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of a detached two bedroom dwelling with associated amenity and parking

Authority
Luton Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cowley R
Postcode
LU4 0HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would appear as a subservient and sympathetic addition to the street scene that would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would accord with the development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LLP1LLP15LLP25
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 56

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